Facility Evaluation Report

On 05/08/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with the program director Latori Page and program supervisor Nickie Southall. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed for (4) ambulatory clients of which (2) may be non-ambulatory. Currently, the home has (3) clients. They are consumers are Harbor Regional Center clients.

The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) clients' rooms, two (2) common bathrooms, a staff office, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, a den, and an outside patio area.

LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the client's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were stocked during the visit. Bathrooms were operational. The water temperature measured 108.9 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 72 degrees F was maintained in the facility.

LPA observed the facility to be furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected, and sufficient perishable and non-perishable food was maintained adequately. A fire extinguisher was charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. A review of the Medication Records Administration (MAR) was observed to be maintained in order and accurately. A working landline telephone was available and operable. An inspection audit of client #1-#3 (C1-C3) service records and staff #1-#5 (S1-S5) personnel file were performed.